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Mesa declares first-stage water use alarm BY SCOTT SHUMAKER Tribune Staff Writer

n response to long-term drought and recent declines in water storage on the Colorado River, the City of Mesa on May 18 declared the first stage of its Water Shortage Management Plan in effect on May 18. This initial stage, called “water watch,” focuses on raising public awareness and doesn’t include mandatory conservation measures, like

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limited hours for watering lawns and gardens. But even without restrictions, the city hopes to shave 5% from the city’s water use through voluntary reductions. The city will try to practice what it preaches for residents and businesses by reducing water use in city operations. “The city is the largest water user in Mesa,” Water Resources Advisor Brian Draper told council at its May 12 session. “It’s going to be imperative that the city set that example and

start looking for ways to conserve, before we ask our residents to have to take some mandatory measures.” Draper said city departments will be meeting to brainstorm ways to save additional water on top of its routine conservation measures. “The City of Mesa has always been active trying to conserve water,” he said. “We used to have grass in medians and along the side

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BY SCOTT SHUMAKER Tribune Staff Writer

n May 16, Mesa City Council adopted a tentative budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, and it is a whopper – a record-breaking $2.3 billion in available resources, compared with $2.1 billion for the current year, which was the previous record-holder. The budget includes the equivalent of 4,400 full-time city employees for next year, an increase of 160 employees from the current budget. The council will hold a budget hearing and potentially approve a final budget at its June 6 meeting. The adoption of the tentative budget

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City, firefighters wrangle over response ‘gaps’ BY SCOTT SHUMAKER Tribune Staff Writer

March 2022 analysis of fire and medical response times by the city of Mesa and the Mesa Fire & Medical Department identified small “gaps” across the city, areas where a large percentage of response times exceeded the gold standard of four minutes. The study found those response time gaps didn’t correlate directly with distances from a fire station – traffic patterns and subdivision layouts slowed responders in subtle ways, which was only apparent by analyzing the data. The question of how to fill these gaps has touched off discussions between the city manager and the firefighter’s union, which have competing visions of the best way to plug the slow spots. On the one hand, the city manager has been interested in experimenting with novel, cost-saving solutions, such as adding shifts of two-person civilian medical-only teams. Firefighters want to address the gaps using more tried-and-true means: fire stations, ideally, but short of that, four-person teams of sworn firefighters in more fully equipped trucks. The Mesa firefighters’ union has been lobbying against the city manager’s choices of solutions, and it has won some concessions. But the city administration is pressing on with plans for a pilot program using two-person medical teams. One battle that rank-and-file firefighters have won is to have those two-person teams filled by sworn firefighters rather than lower-paid civilians, as proposed earlier this year. In explaining the pilot to City Council, City Manager Chris Brady has said he owes it to the city to explore all options for improving emergency service, noting that the discussion has “a lot of people getting very excited.” “Even if it’s just a pilot program, it never hurts to experiment and try something,” Brady said. Mesa’s emergency response time analysis overlaid a map of Mesa with travel time data. Red indicated a higher frequency of calls in which the first unit on the scene arrived later than 4 minutes, a national benchmark for emergency response. In some of the reddest areas, fire stations have recently opened or the city is

This map points to “gaps” in emergency response across the city, according to a study. (City of Mesa)

planning a new fire station, pending successful bond votes – a multiyear process. The third type of hotspot is red areas near existing stations. To close these gaps, Assistant City Manager John Pombier wants to experiment with stationing two-person medical units at strategic places between fire stations during the busiest times of day. He said it’s not feasible to add a large number of new stations, at $15 million apiece, to fill all the gaps, so “we’ve got to find creative, innovative and safe ways” to enhance service. He emphasized that these two-units would be in addition to existing service, and would not take the place of all-hazard crews. Pombier said the pilot program would consist of medical teams because 92% of fire department calls are for medical service, a percentage that is expected to grow in the future. With two EMTs, the teams would be focused on “low acuity” medical calls, or calls involving “non-urgent medical conditions and symptoms,” according to the Annals of Emergency Dispatch and Response. Examples include muscle strains or bronchitis – conditions that are not lifethreatening. Mesa Fire and Medical Chief Mary Cameli expressed support for the pilot program currently on the table. “The innovative part of this new approach is that it addresses these areas with sworn units that respond exclusively to medical calls,” Cameli wrote in a statement. “I am humbled by my employees’

dedication and commitment. I am excited to work with the City on this additional resource to benefit our citizens.” While both the city manager, fire chief and firefighters’ union want to address the gaps issue, hammering out what a pilot program should look like has involved a vigorous back and forth in recent weeks. Captain Scott Figgins, the president of the Mesa chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters, opposed the early proposal to use civilian medical teams. Gaining that point, he is now lobbying for four-person medical teams, instead of two, equipped with bottle packs and turnouts, in addition to medical supplies. “Based on our data, our labor group believes a four-person model addresses the safety and well being of our members and the community,” Figgins said. Figgins believes that four-person teams would, counterintuitively, end up being more economical for the department than two-person teams because, he said, other cities that have tried two-person teams end up sending multiple two-person teams to a large share of calls. He also argued that four-person medical teams are far more capable than a twoperson team. “If you went into cardiac arrest, you would not want two people” working on you, Figgins said. “To work a cardiac arrest requires four people.” But in theory, Mesa would only send the two-person crews to minor medical calls.

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THE MESA TRIBUNE | MAY 22, 2022

6 teen suicides, fatal ODs spark alarm in EV BY PAUL MARYNIAK Tribune Executive Editor

t least six Valley teens have lost their lives to suicide or unexplained drug overdoses since March and the trend has alarmed an educator who has been a longtime advocate for the mental and emotional health of Arizona youth. At least three of the deaths are confirmed suicides and advocate Katey McPherson says that trend underscores the need for parents, schools and government at all levels to pay more attention to the growing number of young people in crisis – a plea she has made for more than five years. The deaths also underscore a warning from Teen Lifeline, the nonprofit teen suicide prevention hotline and service, that parents of Arizona teenagers must be particularly vigilant about their children’s mental health at this time of year. More young people tend to get depressed as they either lose daily contact with classmates, experience anxiety over their grades or for other reasons related to the end of the school year. “In the summer of 2017, we lost four students to suicide in 90 days in a neighboring school community,” said McPherson, referring to Higley and Queen Creek school districts. “This is known as an 'echo cluster’ that if not addressed using prevention science, can lead to contagion. “In May of 2021, two CUSD students – during this very same week of the school year – died, one by suicide in a public venue and the other overdosed on fetanyl,” she said. ”Vigils were held. Thoughts and prayers were said. And here we all are, still whistling by the graveyard. “It’s as if kids dying is now normalized,” an angry and frustrated McPherson said. She said recent student vigils and protests underscore that “the kids are tired of the lack of care and concern for their well-being." Students planned a protest at Chandler City Hall today, May 22, circulating social media posts that said they are specifically targeting “bullying in schools and issues concerning minorities.” Additionally, a vigil was scheduled at Chandler City Hall last Friday in the wake of a Hamilton High student’s death. The student appears to have

Teen Lifeline Clinical Director Nikki Kontz said teens tend to get especially depressed when the school year ends. (YouTube) recently transferred to Valley Christian. That death May 16, as well as that of a Chandler High sophomore who died by suicide last weekend, followed by a few weeks the deaths of two Brophy College Prep students, one by suicide and the other an overdose. A Deer Valley high school student also died by suicide within the last month. And an Arcadia High student died by suicide in March at age 16 in his home. McPherson criticized efforts to address teen mental health issues – even as countless studies have raised the alarm about the pandemic’s impact on young lives in a wide variety of ways. “Our efforts to locally, collectively, and collaboratively get in front of this ever growing epidemic and suicide contagion have been weak at best,” McPherson said. “There a number of people working in silos and not letting the subject matter experts in to do the work they are trained to do.” Calling the deaths part of “a public health issue that is a lethal hazard to the safety of our schools and community,” McPherson voiced frustration that drove her about five years ago to carefully track the teen suicides in the East Valley that she has become aware of. That total exceeds five dozen. “I am still waiting five years later for parents, city, state, faith, and district leadership to truly stand up, rise up, and champion youth mental health with policy, funding, and true compassion and conviction for our youth,” she said. In 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics declared a state of emergency after

its studies showed “suicide-risk screenings have yielded higher positive rates than during the pre-pandemic period.” In a study of teen death rates in 14 states, the journal JAMA Pediatric on April 25 wrote, “The proportion of overall suicides among adolescents increased during the pandemic. No other pandemic-period changes in adolescent outcomes were statistically significant.” The National Alliance of Mental Illness last September noted that teen suicide rates are higher than the national average in Arizona, where 17% of high school students said they’ve seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year. As school districts pull the curtain down on the 2021-22 school year – the second consecutive year of disruptions in campus and home life by COVID-19 – Teen Lifeline asked parents to pay close attention to their kids’ behavior. Both Chandler High and Hamilton High administrators emailed students and parents in the wake of the deaths, offering the services of counselors and the district Crisis Response Team. The mother of the Arcadia High student posted a heart-wrenching description of finding her son’s lifeless body at home and discovering that despite his 11 social media posts in one day from a private Instagram chat group shortly before his death that stated he was going to take his life, “not one peer took action.” “We are not about blaming of others or shaming others,” she wrote on seeandsay. live. “This is about looking at social media,

dismissing statements of suicide, minimizing statements of suicide, glorifying statements of suicide, and the lack of accountability of a person who clearly is told that a person is going to commit suicide... and their lack of action. What has happened to our humanity?" Teen Lifeline volunteer suicide prevention peer counselors have seen an annual 10% increase in calls during the last two months of a school year. A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the beginning of April showed more than 44% of high school students in the United States reported feeling sad or hopeless every day for two weeks or longer since the start of the pandemic. Disruption in normal activities, the loss of a close relative, isolation brought on by social distancing protocols and campus closures have all contributed to higher levels of anxiety and depression among young people, numerous experts have warned in the past year. The study also revealed nearly one in 10 teens made a suicide attempt and nearly one in five seriously considered attempting suicide. In Arizona, Teen Lifeline said it has experienced a rapid growth in calls to its teen crisis hotline the past two years, including a 20% increase in calls and texts from 2020 to 2021 and a 50% increase in calls and texts since the pandemic began in March 2020. “Regular conversations about mental health could save your child’s life,” said Nikki Kontz, clinical director at Teen Lifeline. “It’s been a rough couple years for everyone. Check in with your teen and ask how they’re feeling, if they’re worried about anything or if they have any concerns about the end of the school year,” she added. Kontz encourages parents to be on the lookout for signs their teen may be having thoughts of suicide. These include: • Major changes in sleeping or eating habits • Feeling depressed, sad or hopeless for two weeks or longer • Extreme mood swings • Isolating themselves or withdrawing from friends, school or social activities

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SHORTAGE from page 1

walks, and the streets department has done an awesome job over the years of reducing that high water use. … There’s not a whole lot of low hanging fruit out there, but collectively, I think the departments here internally can come up with some ideas.” Other actions mentioned in the May 12 study session were trimming the hours that water features are on in parks and limiting overseeding of grass turf, which requires additional watering. The city’s drought management plan, adopted in 2019, includes four escalating stages tied to conservation goals and actions designed to blunt the negative impacts of water shortages. Mesa’s unused water capacity can be stored in underground aquifers for later use, or it can be sold to the federal government to keep in Lake Mead to protect the reservoir’s water level. Conserving also helps focus the city’s water on essential uses, so the city is ready if its allocations of surface water are ever significantly cut. Whether cuts will happen in the next few years is not clear, but the chances increased following a weak year of spring runoff in the Colorado River watershed. But even if drought continues, Mesa may stay in its lowest water shortage stage for

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some time. Higher stages are tied to major reductions in the city’s allocation of surface water, which, despite record low reservoir levels, are not projected in the next two years. To go into Stage 2, “Water Alert,” the trigger is a 20% cut to the city’s Colorado River allocation, currently Mesa’s primary source of water. To put that in perspective, if the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation declares a Tier 2 level drought for the Colorado River system in August, which is widely anticipated, Mesa’s allocation of river water would only be cut by 4%, which translates to 2% of Mesa’s overall water portfolio, according to Mesa Water Resources Director Chris Hassert. Hassert told council the impact of these cuts would be manageable. “It’s a small hit, but it’s not anything significant for the city,” Hassert said. The city didn’t need council approval to go into the first stage of the shortage plan, but City Manager Chis Brady told Council at its May 12 study session that he would likely declare it the following week, and he followed through on that. He noted that other Valley cities were also eyeing a start to their drought plans in the wake of April projections showing a high risk of cuts to Colorado River water. Scottsdale enacted the first stage of its drought management plan last August,

Mesa residents and businesses are now under a Stage 1 water alert. (City of Mesa)

EcoFlight, an aviation non-profit that provides the aerial perspective for pressing land and water issues in the West, last week released a batch of photos for the latest flyover over. Lake Powell, which is experiencing historic low water levels that threaten electricity production at Glen Canyon Dam. To address the crisis low water levels, a Drought Response Operations Plan was created and approved April 21st. To keep Glen Canyon Dam operational 500,000 acre feet of water will be released from Flaming Gorge Reservoir into Lake Powell over the next 12 months. The Drought Response Operations Plan also includes possible releases from Blue Mesa and Navajo Reservoirs in 2023. (Courtesy of EcoFlight) canceling water hauling for some 700 households as of January 2023. That move has set off an ongoing dispute among homeowners in that city’s Rio Verde Foothills development over what to do next. Moving into higher stages of Mesa’s wa-

ter plan would require council approval. Unlike Stage 1, the next level recommends mandatory conservation measures Council can adopt at its discretion, including a prohibition on potable water on lawns

see SHORTAGE page 8

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GAPS from page 3

Pombier said sending the new teams to the appropriate calls would be critical to the program, and he said a big part of starting up the pilot would be working with Communications Center on a system to identify call types that fit the two-person teams. In response to Figgins’ observation that

SUICIDE from page 4

• Talking or writing about death, wanting to die or feelings of falling apart “If you notice any of these signs, don’t be afraid to ask your teen if they have had thoughts about suicide,” Kontz said. “Research shows asking the question won’t plant ideas in a child’s head and it may give your child the opportunity to share their struggles.” Even if you haven’t noticed any of these suicide warning signs, Kontz says it’s still important to talk to your teen about their mental health and how they are feeling going into the end of the school year. “Ask open ended questions that encourage them to talk about school, friends and

SHORTAGE from page 6

and landscape between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., and potable water use in decorative water features and outdoor misting systems. Mesa’s Water Shortage Plan is separate from the tiered Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan, which is organized by the federal government and Colorado River users. A change in the level of drought declared by the federal government for that system does not change the city of Mesa’s drought level. Hassert emphasized that the city has

two-person teams are less capable than four-person, Pombier said speed is of the essence in a lot of calls. “I’ve got areas that need assistance as quick as we could possibly get it there,” he said. “It is a balance between the type of crew that can get there and the time that they can get there.” City Council members have offered tentative support for the city moving life in general,” she counsels. “Then take the time to really listen.” Kontz provides the following four tips for talking with teens: Be genuine. Acknowledge how your teen is feeling in a real way. You can tell when other people are faking it, and your teen can, too. Avoid using slang terms you don’t usually use in an effort to connect with your teen. While it might be well intentioned, using slang terms is likely to make both you and your teen feel more awkward. Be present. Choose a time to talk with your teen when you will be free from distractions and able to focus on what they’re saying. Listen carefully to what your teen says. Sometimes talking while completing

been preparing for water challenges for a long time. “We didn’t just wake up yesterday and realize we’re in a desert,” he said. “We’ve been doing things for many years, and decades, to really make our system resilient and our work portfolio robust.” Councilwoman Julie Spilsbury suggested that the city needed to do more to communicate what it is doing about threats to the region’s water supplies. “I think there is a fear in the public that we’re not doing anything,” Spilsbury said, “so we need to make sure that that’s known.” ■

forward with the pilot program, which could launch in the fall, but several have expressed reservations about making the medical teams too lean. Vice Mayor Jenn Duff sought assurance that the pilot program would not impact quality on any calls, suggesting that any pilot program should lean heavily on data rather than real-world settings. “I don’t want to see even one incident

a task or activity that requires little eye contact, like walking the dog, doing the dishes or driving, can make conversations more comfortable. Be quiet. It can take time for a teen to formulate what they want to say or to work up the courage to tell you something important. While the silence might feel a little uncomfortable, it gives your teen time to think and respond. Resist the urge to interrupt a silent moment and be especially careful not to interrupt while your teen is talking. Be empathetic. Teens don’t have the benefit of prior life experience like you do. Be sure to take your teen’s concerns seriously. While something like missing prom, losing a sporting event, a bad grade or

that we didn’t provide the absolute best care to save their life,” Duff said. In response, Brady said any pilot program “will be supplemental” to existing service. Councilman Mark Freeman, a former Mesa firefighter, also cautioned Brady about trying to reinvent the wheel. “The wheel isn’t broken. We’re adding a spoke in the wheel,” Freeman said. ■

even just an argument with a friend, may seem insignificant to you, it can feel immensely overwhelming to a teenager. Teens who are struggling with thoughts of suicide, depression, anxiety or who just need someone to talk with are encouraged to call the Teen Lifeline hotline at 602248-TEEN (8336) or 800-248-TEEN. The 24/7/365 service is staffed by teen peer counselors daily from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. daily, including holidays. Trained counselors are available at all other times. Teens can also text the hotline at 602248-8336 between the hours of noon and 9 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. on weekends. Information: TeenLifeline.org. ■

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THE MESA TRIBUNE | MAY 22, 2022

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capped a roughly month-long process involving what city officials call “April Madness,” when every city department gives a presentation to city council to go over proposals for the next budget year and give a recap of the current year. City officials put next year’s budget together amid several unusual economic conditions: record sales tax revenue but also higher costs due to inflation, lingering supply-chain issues, historically low unemployment, and challenges with worker retention and recruitment. Office of Management and Budget Assistant Director Brian Ritschel told the city’s Economic Development Advisory Board that construction costs on some city projects have grown between 30% and 50%. In previews of next year’s budget, Ritschel said that due to this year’s unusual economic conditions, the theme of the budget is “sustain quality services,” a reference to the city’s desire to maintain service amid challenges. Next year, the city will still enjoy federal dollars from COVID relief programs like the American Rescue Plan Act, but officials are getting to a point where they can see

This chart breaks down spending that Mesa projects in the fiscal year beginning July 1. (City of Mesa)

the end of those dollars, and that prospect haunted budget decisions. One of the mantras of the city manager and others during budget discussions was that the city is trying to only use federal relief dollars to fund one-time expenditures and not projects with ongoing costs. That way the city will not fall off a cliff when the

federal dollars run out. Another specter lurking among budget talks was the possibility of an economic slowdown in two years. The city of Mesa belongs to an economic forecasting group out of the University of Arizona. The group provides the city with economic data, which the city runs

through statistical software to predict future city revenue. As a result of their analysis, the city is forecasting an “economic correction” in fiscal year 2023-24, which the city is factoring into its financial planning. But right now, sales tax revenue is up significantly for the city. Sales tax accounts for the largest share of Mesa’s general governmental revenues and the city’s financial staff expect strong sales tax revenue into next year. The strength of sales tax revenue is significant: At the start of April, Mesa’s sales tax collections were up 20.8%. A report to council members attributed the sharp rise to “increased construction activity, increased online sales and increased prices due to inflation.” Visitors from outside the city are helping boost its sales tax revenue. Ritschel told the economic development board on May 3 that revenue from Mesa’s transient lodging tax collections were up about 8% year over year. In a budget summary presented to city council on May 5, Ritschel went over some highlights of next year’s budget:

see BUDGET page 10

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Mesa to bid for gas pipeline access BY SCOTT SHUMAKER Tribune Staff Writer

contract for reserved capacity inside an interstate natural gas pipeline is expiring this year and Mesa energy staff plan to bid on it in late May. Staffers say purchasing the capacity would bolster the city’s access to the fossil fuel and potentially lower the city’s energy costs as Mesa grows its reliance on natural gas. If it wins the auction, the city would be committed to paying fees on the reserved gas capacity for up to 50 years. The pipeline, operated by El Paso Natural Gas, brings gas mined from northwest New Mexico and West Texas to Arizona.

BUDGET from page 9

The city is sending about 110 recruits to the Police Academy next year ($3.8 million), and 40 recruits to the Fire Academy ($2.3 million). The Municipal Court is creating a special Domestic Violence Court to enhance services for victims and accountability and justice for defendants. Creation of a special events office with seven additional employees to help the city coordinate events in the city.

The move to acquire the pipeline capacity is one of a flurry of recent and upcoming moves by Mesa to increase its stake in natural gas. In a report to council, Mesa’s energy staff said the pipeline capacity was needed for two reasons: The city wants to build a natural gas generator to help it meet peak electrical demand in the summer, and it anticipates that Mesa’s industrial development will increase demand for gas in the future. Having reserved pipeline capacity means that Mesa has guaranteed access to the gas at a fixed price. The reserved gas reduces the chances the city will need to go out on the market to buy natural gas, likely at a higher price. Mesa doesn’t have to buy all of the gas it has reserved, but it does have to pay a

The Transportation Department will get an additional $10 million for street overlay work. The department will also launch a Fiesta Buzz Neighborhood Circulator Pilot Program. The city will devote $10 million to Mesa Climate Action Plan projects, including electrical vehicle charging stations and new solar panels. The city will add staff to its wastewater treatment plants and initiate a project to divide the garbage truck fleet between the east and west sides of the city to reduce

fee for the guaranteed capacity. Energy Resources Department Director Frank McRae said after the meeting that he didn’t think it was likely the city would not have a need for the additional capacity, and he noted that if the city did have surplus gas capacity, it could sell it on the market to offset its fees. With bids for the pipeline capacity due May 26, city staff had to act quickly. The Mesa City Council convened a special session on May 19 to hear the energy department’s request for authorization to bid. With the cost of natural gas regulated, McRae said one of the few ways to sweeten its bid for the pipeline capacity was submit a very long lease term, between 20 and 50 years. Council members didn’t express any qualms with the Mesa’s energy depart-

mileage on vehicles. Ritschel said the city was confident the city was in a strong financial position to maintain all of the positions it is adding to the city payroll next year. He said the city is keeping an eye on inflation, which he described as a “doubleedged sword,” boosting the amount of

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ment potentially entering into a 50-year agreement for access to the fossil fuel and approved the request. Councilman Francisco Heredia wondered why the previous holder of the pipeline capacity was letting it expire. McRae said he doesn’t know who the current owner is and why they are letting it lapse. McRae said in April that the city anticipates natural gas deliveries to customers of the city’s utility to grow 10% to 20% in the next two to five years. Mesa is looking to hook up two especially large gas users in the coming years, including the CMC Steel Arizona plant expansion, and the proposed LG battery factory in Queen Creek, which is outside city limits, but within the service area of Mesa gas. ■

sales tax collected but also increasing the city’s costs. But when asked about the stability of the city’s finances by Council member Mark Freeman, Ritschel expressed confidence. “The revenue coming in right now currently is good,” Ritschel said. ■

The city gets its revenue from a variety of sources. (City of Mesa)

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THE MESA TRIBUNE | MAY 22, 2022

Airport clears Gulfstream hub for landing BY SCOTT SHUMAKER Tribune Staff Writer

ublic board votes usually pass without fanfare, but the audience inside a conference room at the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport started clapping spontaneously a few moments after its directors voted on a contract May 17. The vote in question approved a 40-year lease with Gulfstream Aerospace for 18 acres on the east side of the airport, where the business jet maker plans to build a 225,000-square-foot, $100 million hangar adjacent to the runway. Gulfstream Vice President Joe Rivera told the board that the Mesa hangar will be the company’s new West Coast service hub, where Gulfstream jet owners can send their planes for tune ups and “every solution to maintenance requirements for our customers in every region.” Gulfstream is a major player in the business jet market and airport staff appeared energized to have the company associated with the airport. “If you have to have an executive jet manufacturer in your family, Gulfstream’s the one that you want to have,” Airport Director J. Brian O’Neil said before the vote. Modern business jets are increasingly high-tech, powerful and large – one of the reasons Gulfstream is building a new facility in Mesa, Rivera said. Gulfstream’s latest model costs roughly $60 million and can fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai at Mach .925. The 13-passenger planes offer luxurious amenities, including a full kitchen, couches and seats that turn into beds. The planned Mesa facility will be large enough to hold roughly 14 of the company’s sky limousines while they undergo maintenance, repair and overhaul. Rivera noted that the planned maintenance hangar was designed in a way that the company could double the existing space in a future phase with relative ease. Gateway Airport Business Development Director Shea Joachim called the deal the

Gulfstream will be building a 225,000-square-foot $100 million hangar next to its runway at Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport. (Courtesy of Gulfstream)

“largest single private investment in the ly, the school infrastructures, and the collaboration with the city and the airport.” airport’s history.” Gulfstream started aircraft maintenance He added that the Gulfstream hangar operations out of a will be “the first leased hangar earsignificant development on the east If you have to have an executive lier this year, and has already hired side of the airport jet manufacturer in your family, 68 employees. to really kick off Gulfstream’s the one that you “We like to estabwhat we hope will lish a beachhead to want to have, be a really dynamic start to hire staff,” future on the east - Airport Director J. Brian O’Neil he said, reporting side.” to the board that Gulfstream had the company is looking to hire 60 more been in talks with Gateway since 2018. The company was looking for alternatives employees. Rivera added that 98% of its to its Long Beach, California, maintenance new staff were hired locally. The company plans to stay in the leased hub, which Rivera said the company had hangar until the new building is ready for started to outgrow. service. He said Gulfstream considered 35 to 40 In explaining the company’s selection airports for its new West Coast hub before of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, the aerospace landing on Gateway. executive cited a partnership with the loHe attributed the decision to “our ability cal community college, which will help the to hire locally, our ability to develop local-

company recruit skilled workers. “A lot of credit goes to the ChandlerGilbert Community College,” Rivera said. “Today, we have a flight safety course going on. They’re teaching specifically our G650 (model jet) course to local students, our local employees, a lot of kids in school. … That’s a win-win for all of us.” By the terms of the deal, Gulfstream will pay the airport authority $446,121 per year to lease the land. For its part, the airport – in partnership with the city of Mesa – must complete infrastructure improvements to the site by April of 2023, including roadways, utilities and a taxiway connecting the parcel to the runway. After the vote, the chair of the airport board, Mesa Mayor John Giles, thanked the company for its local partnerships. “Years of work is coming to a crescendo today,” Giles said. “I’m particularly excited about the way that Gulfstream is coming and being a part of the community.” ■

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THE MESA TRIBUNE | MAY 22, 2022

Mesa senate candidate under her colleagues' scrutiny BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

ess than two months after censuring her, state senators voted Monday to once again investigate Sen. Wendy Rogers to see whether she violated ethics rules by suggesting that the gunman who killed 10 people in Buffalo was really a federal agent. But they refused to immediately expel Rogers, who is fighting with Rep. Kelly Townsend to represent a chunk of East Mesa in a newly carved state senatorial district in the Aug. 2 primary. The 24-3 vote on May 16 to refer the matter to the Ethics Committee came on a motion by Senate Majority Leader Rick Gray. The Sun City Republican pushed that in hopes of precluding a separate motion to expel. That, however, did not stop Democrats from pursing that option. Sen. Victoria Steele, D-Tucson, said Rogers already got a warning. “In March, our state Senate voted to censure her because of hateful anti-Semitic comments,’’ she said. “Our sincere hope was that the senator from District 6 would have gotten her things together and moved forward to do better,’’ Steele continued. “What happened over this weekend was not doing better.’’ That motion, however, gained just 11 votes, far short of the 20-vote margin required for expulsion. Sen. J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler, called the investigation the appropriate way to go. He said expulsion is “the equivalent of a legislative execution.’’ “If we just forego that, we are no better than a mob,’’ he said. Mesnard said. What has triggered the new investigation was a social posting by Rogers that said “Fed boy summer has started in Buffalo,’’ a comment that was widely interpreted to mean that 18-year-old who killed 10 at a grocery store and wounded two others, most of the victims who were Black, actually was a federal agent. That is in line with other conspiracy theories claiming that mass shooting actually is part of “false flag’’ operations by the government as part of a bid to restrict the freedom of individual senators. This despite the fact that police said they found what appears to be a manifesto of sorts with racist views and reference to the “great replacement’’ conspiracy theory that people of color are replacing white

Sen. Wendy Rogers, who is vying to be East Mesa’s next state senator in the Aug. 2 primary, is under fire for a post that suggested the Buffalo supermarket massacre May 14 was a government operation. (Special to the Tribune) Americans. Senate Minority Leader Rebecca Rios called Rogers’ post a “racist dog whistle ... perpetuating a grotesque conspiracy theory.’’ “We need to ask ourselves as a body, when is enough enough?’’ the Phoenix Democrat said. “When will we no longer be willing to allow one senator to jeopardize the reputation of each and every one of us, of the Senate, of the entire institution, because we know this person, through their tweets, has been actively enabling and supporting white supremacist replacement theory?’’ Rogers made no comment during the debate other than voting against the investigation and against expulsion. She also declined to speak with reporters. But hours later Rogers issued a prepared statement saying her comment “was taken out of context’’ and thanking the Republican majority for pushing for an investigation instead of immediate expulsion "to give me due process in this matter" and saying she "will be vindicated" by the inquiry. The other two votes against even doing an inquiry came from Sens. Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, and Townsend herself. Petersen said he didn’t even know what Rogers had posted. Townsend took some verbal slaps at the Flagstaff senator. “I can only imagine additional pain brought to those families by the dismissive comments that were made,’’ Townsend said, saying that Rogers “became the face

of the Alt-Right movement.’’ “But, at the same time, I have to defend a person’s right to say ugly things,’’ Townsend said. “That’s why the First Amendment exists.’’ The other senators, however, said that there should at least be an investigation, though their reasons varied. Sen. Sonny Borrelli, R-Lake Havasu City, said he has “no idea’’ what Rogers’ comment actually means. And he said he believes an investigation by the Ethics Committee will clear Rogers. As proof, he read a posting that Rogers made Monday morning. “Of course I condemn the violence in Buffalo, who doesn’t,’’ the posting said. “I also condemn the #FakeNews and the government promoting violence and then blaming it on regular patriotic Americans as if regular Americans share those despicable views,’’ the posting continued. “Everything is not what it seems.’’ “So, obviously, she does not condone the heinous acts by a deranged 18-year-old,’’ Borrelli said of Rogers. Others, however, said there is more than enough evidence not just to justify an investigation but, ultimately, result in an expulsion vote. It starts with that March 1 vote to censure Rogers for “conduct unbecoming of a senator. The specifics of that vote included “publicly issuing and promoting social media and video messaging encouraging violence against and punishment of American citizens.’’ Rogers had spoken to a white suprema-

cist group in February, calling for public hangings. And she followed that with a last-ditch effort to avoid censure by making political threats to fellow Republicans. Sen. Theresa Hatathlie, D-Coal Mine Canyon, reminded colleagues of that March 1 vote. She said that was designed to be “a teaching moment.’’ “How many times do you allow your children to get out of hand before you provide that opportunity for discipline?’’ Hatathlie asked. Sen. Sally Ann Gonzales, D-Tucson, called Rogers’ statements “racist and bigoted.’’ And Sen. Martin Quezada, D-Glendale, who also voted for the investigation, said further inquiry is not necessary. “What this does ultimately is it kicks the can down the road,’’ he said, saying the Senate “has all the evidence that it needs to make a decision right now.’’ But Senate President Karen Fann said more inquiry is warranted. “Things that happen over the weekend, sometimes our members don’t even know that they’ve happened,’’ the Prescott Republican said of the earlier post. “The best way to handle it is through a due process,’’ she said. “Let’s find out what happened, how it happened, who actually did it, what was the intention behind it and then we can make an informed decision at that point.’’ Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, R-Scottsdale, also voted for the investigation, but she made it clear she believes the inquiry should die there and that she would not support additional action against Rogers. “This is not an expel-able offense,’’ she said, saying that what Rogers wrote is outside the realm of what is within the purview of the Ethics Committee. “It’s for the voters to decide,’’ UgentiRita said, with that Aug. 2 Republican primary between Townsend and Rogers. Whoever survives will face off against Democrat Kyle Nitschke in the heavily Republican district. Meanwhile, State Rep. Walt Blackman publicly declared that the people of the northern Arizona legislative district he shares with Rogers don’t agree with her Twitter post. And what he said he got in return was a not so subtle slap from her: He said Rogers cut him off from reading any of her future Twitter posts. “She’s able to give criticism, but she can’t take it back,’’ Blackman told Capitol Media Services. ■

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Veterans create art and bonds in arts center program BY JOSH ORTEGA Tribune Staff Writer

eterans are finding new ways to express themselves, thanks to the Mesa Arts Center. And on May 13, participants in its Arts in Service program got to show off their talents in a closing exhibition at the center’s studios, The program gives veterans and service members creative pathways to use studio art experiences in pursuing overall health and wellness or pursuing a career in art. For Terryl Zimmerman, that meant learning new methods for artistic expression and making new friends along the way. “It gets me out of the house,” said Zimmerman, a veteran of three service branches. “I get to meet new people.” Zimmerman has participated in the program since 2019 and had 11 different art pieces in the exhibit this year. She said a friend told her about the program and that

Terryl Zimmerman is a veteran of three service branches and has participated in the Arts in Service program since 2019. (David Minton/Tribune Staff Photographer)

she decided to take part because it’s free. “I can afford that because I’m on a fixed income,” she said. She said this year she learned how to blend different colors with linoleum prints and create a different color print.

“Now that I found out how to do it this way, I’m going to do it totally different,” she said. In her time with Arts in Service, Zimmerman has made three friends with whom she enjoyed creating art and spending time having lunch with, but they have all moved to different locales. Along with a donation from the Arizona Veterans’ Donation Fund, sponsors joined the public to view various art mediums made by veterans. “Art in any form leaves an impression on us, whether we recognize it or not,” Colonel Wanda Wright (Ret.) said. Wright served 26 years in the military and now serves as the director for the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services.

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Terryl Zimmerman created this ceramic sculpture, titled “Bird Totem.” (David Minton/Tribune Staff Photographer)

Mesa Girl Scout’s clothing drive earns the gold BY JUSTIN LIGGIN Tribune Contributor

n the way to becoming a Girl Scout Gold Awardee, the most prestigious honor as a Girl Scout, Mesa teen Joy Brown went on a mission to support the transgender community through clothing collection and allyship awareness. “I had noticed that the transgender community does not always get as much attention or assistance as it should. Though I am not trans, I wanted to find a project that I would be proud to create and that would hit close to home for me,” said Joy For her project, Joy collected clothing across Arizona, establishing partnerships with Arizona State University, Phoenix Pride, Only Human and more to place bins at sites and events to help aid her donation efforts. Joy’s results were astounding as she was able to collect enough clothing from the drive to fill a 15-ft U-Haul moving

Mesa resident Joy Brown earned the highest honor in Girl Scouts with her clothing drive. (Special to the Tribune)

truck. Once all the clothes were sorted, they were delivered to Arizona State Univer-

sity’s Rainbow Coalition, an inclusive, student-led coalition that advocates for the rights, safety, and health of the 2SLGBTQ+

community at the university. The project has now been passed onto the club for a future distribution event. In addition to her clothing drive, Joy also created ally guidelines and designed three different informational cards on how to be an ally to the transgender community. Joy shared these ally guidelines, infographics and clothing drive photos on her Instagram page for the project, @trousersfortrans. “Coming out can be scary and as a queer teen I understand what the lack of support can do to you. It was important that my project reflected my support for the community and showed how others can too,” said Joy. Joy funded her project with a grant from Start the Wave, a global organization that funds impacts projects around the world – Joy’s was one of 22 projects selected for the first round of funding.

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THE MESA TRIBUNE | MAY 22, 2022

Mt. View student wins bus wrap competition

Niza High School student, was awarded second place. Hernandez saw the bus for the first time

along with her classmates, teachers and family, at an event at Mountain View High School earlier this month – before she and

fellow seniors graduated last week. Valley Metro in the last fiscal year registered at just over 27 million riders as transit ridership experienced a sharp decline due to the pandemic and the call for essential trips only on both bus and light rail. Progress continues on five high-capacity transit extensions that are either in planning or under construction to create a 50mile rail system by 2030. Valley Metro will soon open the region’s first streetcar line in Tempe that features the Valley’s first off-wire operations in the system. Valley Metro also offers alternative transportation programs including paratransit services for seniors and people with disabilities, commuter vanpools, online carpool matching, bus trip mapping, bicycle safety and telework assistance. In addition to federal and local funds, Valley Metro receives critical capital and operations funds from Prop. 400, the 20year, regional half-cent transportation sales tax that is set to expire in 2025. ■

reaching out and making connections,” said Joy. “I’ve learned that trying never hurts, but not trying does.” Regarded as the most prestigious award for Girl Scouts, the Gold Award is the culmination of years of hard work, dedication and skill building as girls tackle prominent issues in their community and create sustainable change.

Gold Awardees not only create community legacies through their efforts, but the award also helps girls earn distinguished scholarships at the local and national level and stand out during the college admissions process. As a current senior at Chandler Preparatory Academy, Joy looks ahead to her graduation and attending college at Northern

Arizona University, where she is planning to major in hotel and restaurant management and minor in art history. As for other Girl Scouts that are about to embark on their Gold Award journeys, Joy suggests that they just go for it. “Always take chances! Your project can only get better with every chance you take.”■

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ew Mountain View High School graduate Jocelyn Hernandez ended her high school career with a bang. She won Valley Metro’s 22nd Annual Design a Transit Wrap contest. Her artwork, titled Greet the Day the Valley Metro Way, will be featured on a bus and light rail train for one year. “My inspiration was our skies in Arizona and the clouds,” said Hernandez. “I’ve always loved sunrises and I really wanted to depict that in the artwork.” Jocelyn’s’s design was chosen out of 125 entries submitted by high school students across Maricopa County. The Design a Transit Wrap contest encourages high school students to create artwork that promotes public transit from their own point of view. Throughout its 22 years of existence, the message or theme of the student artwork has inspired people to take transit for a variety of reasons. Kimberly Nunez Figueroa, a Marcos de

VETERANS from page 15

She said the program’s instructors have had an uplifting impact and helped improve the quality of life for veterans. She said they help cultivate and provide a pathway for service members to find their voice again through art. “It also allows others to explore a part of themselves that they didn’t even know was there,” she said. Katie Turksy, director of the International Apache Programs at The Boeing Company, said the company stands “extremely proud” as a sponsor. She said the company coincidentally celebrates its 40th year in Mesa building the Apache attack helicopter – which makes it even more exciting of a milestone. Tursky said it’s been more than three

SCOUT from page 15

A Girl Scout for 10 years, Joy has learned important leadership and communitybuilding skills that she had to use during her project to establish connections with other organizations and communicate effectively. “Life is not just about working with the people you’re comfortable with. It’s about

Newly minted Mountain View High School graduate Jocelyn Hernandez shows off her bus wrap artwork, titled “Greet the Day the Valley Metro Way”, will be featured on a bus and light rail train for one year. (David Minton/Trrbune Staff Photographer)

due to the pandemic and her first time attending the end-of-semester celebration. She said she felt excited to see people return in person but also because the program holds special attachment to her as an Army brat. Tursky’s father served 29 years in the United States Army and now enjoys expressing himself through music and art, especially considering all the changes retirement can bring to a service member. “I’ve seen firsthand what it does to have that outlet for artistic expression and what it can do for your mental Army vet Lynn Kopp displays her untitled glass health,” she said. piece at the Arts in Service exhibit. (David MinMesa Mayor John Giles also attended, ton/Tribune Staff Photographer) and besides noting the difficulty of finding a parking space at the arts center, years since she’s volunteered for the program’s start-of the-semester open house praised the program.

“I was delighted to struggle to find a parking place here tonight,” he said. “That means that this building is getting utilized, doesn’t it?” He also praised the generosity of The Boeing Company, the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community and the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services to bring this “very needed and very valuable” to the community. Despite having all but the newly formed United States Space Force represented, Giles said he stood impressed by the art he witnesses in the exhibit. “I was just blown away by the fact that we’ve got some very talented artists among those who are participating in this program,” he said. “This is a very legitimate art exhibition that stands on its own merits.”■

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Obituaries Gary Allen Fife

Gilbert, Arizona – Our Forever Hero, Gary Allen Fife, born February 16, 1947 to Robert and Frieda Fife in Salt Lake City, passed away on May 2, 2022 in Gilbert, Arizona. Gary courageously endured an incredibly agonizing battle in ICU for 10 weeks following being struck by a commercial vehicle while he was on his daily 4 to 7 mile walk on his Birthday. Gary was tenderly brought home by his Heavenly Father, freed from all of his pain and suffering, and safely in the arms of God. On March 15, 1974 Gary married his sweetheart, the love of his life, Yvonne, in the Logan LDS Temple. They have celebrated 48 years of marriage, and have raised 5 amazing, beautiful children. Gary was a dedicated and loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and father-in-law. He enjoyed spending his professional life as an architect, licensed in 3 states, however he devoted all of his life to his family and church service. Gary has always had a passion for learning. He earned 2 Master’s degrees, one in Architecture and one as a Masters of Business Administration. He loved to study History, Art, Art History, Science, Religion, Astronomy and a multitude other subjects. He was always very excited for his grandchildren to be with him often to teach them, and to share art and many other projects with them. Gary and Yvonne loved attending the LDS temple together,

as well as holding each other’s hands while voyaging through the many ups and downs of life...always together forever. Gary’s interests and activities included completing numerous competitive 10K runs, being an accomplished watercolorist, making jewelry, throwing pottery, gardening, landscaping, reading, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, construction projects, juicing fruit from his three backyard trees, fruit drying, indexing Church history cards, and his favorite of ALL TIME: ROCK CLIMBING. He walked 5 miles and completed 4 climbs the night before he was struck by the vehicle. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother Robert Fife, grandson Christopher Ewer, and granddaughter Rachel Ewer. Gary is survived by his wife, Yvonne Holz Fife, and his children: Cassandra (Richard) Ewer, Sabrina (Reed) Porter, David (Alicia) Fife, Richard (Carly) Fife, and Amber (Todd) Fife Phillips. Surviving grandchildren are Matthew Ewer, Jeremy Ewer, Alexander (Lindsey Walker) Porter Katherine Porter, William Porter, Evan Fife, Elizabeth Phillips, Audra Fife, Bella Fife, Zachary Phillips, Asia Fife, Noah Phillips, and David “Zeke” Fife. Gary’s surviving siblings include Lynda Turcsanski, Dennis Fife, John Fife, Suzanne Fife, and Ronald Fife. A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on 2022-05-17 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2233 S Wade Dr, Gilbert, Arizona, USA. A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on 2022-05-16 at Gilbert Memorial Park, 2100 E Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert, Arizona. A graveside service will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on 2022-06-11 at Larkin Sunset Gardens Funeral Home, 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, UT 84092, USA.

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Signs point to shift in Valley housing market – maybe BY PAUL MARYNIAK Tribune Executive Editor

ome prices aren’t coming down, but sellers’ negotiating power apparently is as the market may be cooling faster than expected, according to the Valley’s leading analyst of the housing market. “Your negotiation power is dissipating at a rapid rate,” the Cromford Report warned sellers in a post last week. “It will take several months of this trend continuing to reach a balanced market, but this no longer looks like such a far-fetched idea.” And if you want to understand one of the factors influencing prices, the Cromford Report offers a suggestion: “Demand from investors for rentals now represents nearly 21% of all home sales.” “The reported intent of buyers has changed significantly over the past year,” it explains. “In Maricopa County, purchases for owner occupation as a primary residence have declined 19.4% between April 2021 and April 2022. Purchases as a second home have declined by 8.1%. In contrast, purchases to turn into a rental have increased by 8.5%.” And it suggests the actual percentage is likely higher, asserting that it’s likely some buyers are not being truthful in stating the reason for the home purchase on the affidavit of value that the state Revenue Department requires on every home transaction. “This is sure to be an undercount,” it states. That affidavit asks the buyer to list whether the purchase is being made for a primary residence, to rent to someone other than a qualifying family member or as a second home. “Just a cursory inspection shows us that many unscrupulous investors are marking their Affidavits of Value as purchases of a primary residence, no doubt to attract lower taxes,” the Cromford Report states. “It is perjury to enter incorrect informa-

To illustrate the shifting submarkets in the Valley, the Cromford Report’s Cromford Market Index is based on analyzing the trends in pending, active and sold listings compared with historical data over the previous four years. Values below 100 indicate a buyer’s market, while values above 100 indicate a seller’s market. A value of 100 indicates a balanced market. This most recent index shows how the numbers have changed in a month. (The Cromford Report) tion on an Affidavit of Value and each of these documents are notarized. However, we are yet to hear of any government agency taking action to enforce the state laws surrounding Affidavits of Value.” The influence of investors on the rental market has been significant over the last year as real estate investment companies have been paying two, three and even greater times the price of an apartment complex than the seller paid within the last two to five years. Likewise, large and smaller investors

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also have been buying single-family homes, keeping inventory low as prices climb. But one sign of a sea shift in the market – and the reason for the Cromford Report’s pessimistic message to sellers – is its market index. That index bases short-term forecasts of how balance the market is in 17 Valley municipalities by analyzing the trends in pending, active and sold listings compared with historical data over the previous four years. Values below 100 indicate a buyer’s market, while values above 100 indicate a

seller’s market. A value of 100 indicates a balanced market. All 17 cities are cooling quickly and their CMI is dropping 10% or more over the past month. 9 cities have fallen by 20% or more over the last month and one – Queen Creek – by as much as 30%,” the Cromford Report said. Still, those markets remain well within what the Cromford Report considers heavily tilted toward sellers in most of those 17 cities. The lowest two are Buckeye,at 188, and Maricopa, at 219, while the two highest are Fountain Hills at 473 and Avondale at 442. Phoenix is at 369 while East Valley submarkets’ rankings are: Mesa, 366; Gilbert, 363; Chandler, 354; and Tempe, 292. Stating that its index as early as May 9 “was the first indicator to sound the alarm about the current market direction,” the Cromford Report adds, “We can now see several other early indicators fall like a sequence of dominoes toppling over.” “Supply is growing in almost all areas thanks to a plentiful and growing flow of new listings, while homes are going under contract at a slower rate than we have seen for a long time.” “While all the numbers are low in absolute terms, the 2022 line is shooting skywards like a missile. This tells us that supply is increasing very quickly relative to demand.” Still, it’s too early to say what will happen over the enxt six months, the Cromford Report warns. “I am NOT saying this is going to happen in 2022 and 2023, but I am saying this trend needs to be watched very closely,” it states. “A balanced market will have about 120 to 135 days of inventory and if we get more than 150 days we will be in a buyer’s market, one where prices will tend to fall rather than rise. “My advice is to keep watching days of inventory like a hawk and react appropriately.” ■

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he best way an enterprise can celebrate an anniversary is by showing what it can do and that’s exactly what Carrington College did recently to mark 30 years serving the East Valley. It sponsored a student nursing simulations and lab demonstrations, games, prizes, food trucks and a campus tour for guests to meet with faculty and staff. “It is an honor to celebrate our 30th anniversary and reflect upon the impact we have made in the Mesa community,” said Campus Director at the Carrington College Mesa campus, Antonio D. Thompson. “For example, the dental hygiene programs at Carrington College has provided complimentary dental services for more than 21 years. Under the supervision of a licensed dentist, dental hygiene students provide X-rays, teeth cleanings, fluoride treatments, polishings, fillings, and sealants to patients who are often unable to afford these services,” added Thompson. “Within Arizona, 29 percent of all the dental hygiene graduates were from Carrington College. That’s an incredible achievement and we are proud of our graduates and the work they do to improve our community.” Carrington College was founded in 1967 and provides students with a careerfocused education in the medical, dental,

Dental Assisting Instructor Lena Guerrero leans in for a look as Storme Yorgason checks to see if a plastic vacuum mold is ready at Carrington College’s 30th anniversary open house May 12 (David Minton/Tribune Staff Photographer)

veterinary, trades and industrial fields. With locations in Phoenix and Glendale as well as Mesa, the college “is committed to student learning and achievement with a skills-based approach to education,” a spokesman said. Carrington is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Its Mesa campus offers programs such as: • Associate degree in nursing that helps prepare students for RN licensure. RNs coordinate patient care, educate patients

Instructor Jamie Brabeau walks students Lidia Ortiz and Daniel Avalos through the steps as they make lip balm in the pharmacy lab at the Carrington College 30th anniversary open house. (David Minton/Tribune Staff Photographer)

and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families. • Medical Assisting, which prepares students fora vital part of any healthcare office, completing administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. • Veterinary Assisting, which trains students to help care for animals, helping veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Students can prepare for a career in veterinary medicine in as few as nine months

with the Carrington program. • Dental Hygiene, which prepares students for handling the majority of patient care in a routine, preventive visit. The Carrington program uses hands-on instruction to help students prepare for this important job. • Dental Assisting, which trains students to keep a dental office running smoothly by assisting patients, dentists and dental hygienists with the routine tasks associated with oral health. • Pharmacy Technology. While becoming a pharmacist can take years of specialized training, becoming a pharmacy technician is a much faster path to working in the pharmacy field with plenty of benefits. The Mesa campus helps prepare students for this role in as few as nine months. • Medical Billing and Coding, which trains students in a variety of roles in the administrative side of healthcare. • Physical Therapist Assistant, which helps students in as little as 19 months learn to help patients with a variety of exercises and functional activities through the use of therapeutic interventions. • Physical Therapy Technology. Here, students in as little as nine months can learn operational activities and work with patients by scheduling appointments and bringing them in and out of the therapy areas. Information:.Carrington.edu. ■

Instructor Jamie Brabeau walks students Lidia Ortiz and Daniel Avalos through the steps as they make lip balm in the pharmacy lab at the Carrington College open house. (David Minton/ Tribune Staff Photographer)

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GPA: 5.000 Parents: Sean & Nicole Enright On the way to: George Tech Career pursuing: Artificial Intelligence and Data, Computer Science Extracurriculars: AP Council president, National Honor Society vice president, Girls Who Code President, Academic Decathlon president, Link Crew leader, Mayor’s Youth Committee. Plays clarinet, ukulele, baritone ukulele, guitar, and bass guitar. Studied Chinese for 7+ years.

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Danica Rauch

Parents: John and Shannon Rauch On the way to: Northern Arizona University Career pursuing: Environmental Scientist/Researcher or Environmental Engineer Extracurriculars: Marching band, clarinet section leader, honor band, symphonic band, biotechnology internship, MPS Harp Program, AP Council, National Honor Society, HOSA, regional band.

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GPA: 5.000. Parents: John and Delphine Pastore On the way to: University of Arizona College of Medicine Career pursuing: Physician. Extracurriculars: BioMed & BioTech president, HOSA state vice president, International Champion HOSA Biomedical Laboratory Sciences Competition; Founder/CEO of internationally acclaimed initiative, Volunteer at Banner Baywood Medical Center; ASU science Intern, Pediatric Radiology published case report author; graduate of Summer & Saturday Scrubs Program, state youth advisor COVID Community Engagement Alliance, Bethel Summer Science Institute, 2022 Flinn Scholar, 2022 Coca-Cola Scholar, 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar semifinalist, 2022 Stamps Scholarship alternate.

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Parents: David and Jennifer Gagon On the way to: NAU Career pursuing: Secondary Music Education/some form of education Extracurriculars: Choir, all state show, regional and all state choir, theater, AP Council, library volunteer.

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Parents: Tom Clancy & Amy Phillips On the way to: ASU Career pursuing: Undecided Extracurriculars: German Club President, League of Legends.

Parents: Michael and Kristen Hansen On the way to: ASU Career pursuing: Intellectual Property Lawyer Extracurriculars: Red Mountain Branch library volunteer, National Honor Society, Girl-Up, Spanish Club, AP Council, Link Crew, Chickfil-A Leadership Academy, Academic Decathlon, We the People.

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Parents: Thomas and Cyndi Krebs On the way to: Brigham Young University. Career pursuing: Wildlife Biologist Extracurriculars: Orchestra

Parents: John Ropati and Colette Olsen On the way to: ASU, Barrett, The Honors College Career pursuing: Paleontologist Extracurriculars: National Honor Society, Environmental Club, Guitar Program, Guitar Council.

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Parents: Darren and Debbie Sheehan On the way to: University of Arizona Career pursuing: Pharmaceutical Scientist Extracurriculars: Nat’l Honor Society president, yearbook, AP Council, tutoring, yoga, Grove Church daycare, volleyball, Red Sea Club.

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Parent: Nichole Kear GPA: Unweighted: 3.978,Weighted: 4.587, College Core: 4.871 On the way to: Bates College Career pursuing: Marine Biology Extracurriculars: Vice president of Black Student Union, STEP, Student Expedition Program (Phoenix), Academic Decathlon, Scuba diving.

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Parents: Spencer and Sara Ray GPA - Unweighted: 4.0, Weighted: 4.839 On the way to: Brigham Young University Career pursuing: Elementary Education Extracurriculars: She and her sister were group leaders of a humanitarian trip to Africa, where they collected needed supplies for a local orphanage with 72 children ages 2 to 19. Prior to the trip, they raised $5,000. They also met a blind resident in a village for whom they built a chicken coop where he and his mother are raising chickens.

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essica Dirks’ interests in art, mathematics, physics and psychology fueled her decision to double major in robotics and autonomous systems and human systems engineering at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. During her time as an undergraduate, the Mesa student in Barrett, The Honors College, fulfilled her academic and extracurricular goals through various leadership roles. Some of Dirks’ most significant achievements were her efforts with the all-women’s underwater autonomous vehicle engineering team, Desert WAVE.

As a founding member, she taught herself Solidworks software, became the lead in computer-aided design and drafting, or CAD, designing, took on the scrum master role and competed — winning first place nationally and third place internationally — as part of a rookie team. “Women of all ages contacted us in the months that followed, saying they felt like they had a reachable dream now, and that made the biggest impact on me,” Dirks said. She was particularly influenced by Fredi Lajvardi, vice president of STEM initiatives for the Si Se Puede Foundation and one of Desert WAVE’s biggest supporters. “He is a man who believes in the creation, excitement

and value of engineering and his drive and belief in simply ‘making things happen’ opened our eyes to the idea that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.” Dirks admires Lajvardi’s ability to bring engineering to both underprivileged and uniquely privileged populations, and said she “aspires to have half the gumption he does for turning visions into reality.” Among her many Desert WAVE accomplishments, she is most proud of being awarded the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition by then-U.S. Senator Martha McSally for her work with the Si Se Puede Foundation. In addition to her Desert WAVE endeavors, Dirks, whose academic performance

regularly earned her a place on the dean’s list, was a Fulton Ambassador and Barrett Honors Devil. She was also a member of the General Human Operation of Systems as Teams Lab, or GHOST Lab, where she handled the development of five robotic assets for studies in human and robotic teaming on Earth and in space. Aside from her ASU ventures, Dirks is a soccer referee, frequently traveling to represent Arizona in regional and national youth competitions. She said she enjoys the juxtaposition of taking on challenges in both athletic and academic pursuits. One thing that’s certain is she will continue inspiring women to follow their dreams. ■

Jessica Dirks of Mesa made significant achievements were her efforts with the all-women’s underwater autonomous vehicle engineering team, Desert WAVE. (Courtesy of ASU)

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Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students. James Abel Uriel Acosta Christie Allen Rosemary Alvarez Kathleen Andreasen Todd Arbogast Theora Arnold Argelia Avendano Melanie Bailey Susan Barnes Michael Baser Katherine Bates Cami Bell Deborah Bello Corina Beltran Richard Berumen Catherine Bianchi P. Anthony Bisanz Eva Bishop Darlene Bloom Jeanne Boiarsky Christina L. Boulton Lisa Bowen Dorotha M. Bowman Carla Boyle Thomas Brennan Earlene Brock Patrice Brusacoram Brian Buck Lisa Burleson Yolanda Bustamante Gary Butler Nancy Butler Maria V. Calza DeAnne L. Carl Karen Carr Roberta Carr Susan Cervantez Pamela L. Chant Steven Chapman

Kaleen Chase Maria Christopher Renee Church Judy Cichoracki Annette Ciotta Sylvia Clark Jaime Clemens Luz Cofield Julie Cohen Louise Coleman Cynthia Cordes Michael Culver Gloria Daniels Gary Darrah Nancy Davis Teresa Davis Shirl DeJarnett David DiDomenico Lucy Dixon Tsukiko Doty Eilene Dougherty Luis Durand Sarmiento Alane Eaton Annette Edwards Tricia Ellsworth Lynette Elmore Catherine Emo Guadalupe Erran Valerie Escarcega Scott Eshman Jo Estal Patricia Etcheverria Sylvie Faino Cathy Feeney-Katzke Kim Freehan Suzann French Thomas Friedel Carlos Gaona Marie Garber Alfredo Garcia

Lourdes Garcia Vicente Garcia Monica Germaine Juanita Gervasio Sandra Grace Larry Graham Olga Grant Eileen Gratkins Michele Grimaldi Reed Guthrie Jana Haeffner Deborah Hall Cynthia Hallsted Jo Ann Hallstrom Regina Hamlin Lisa Hammon Margaret Hanna Annette Haynes Jerry Herbel Mary Herbert Chris Hernandez Shari Hess Dawn Hewitt Marcia Heywood Kimberly Higgins Barbara Hill Mary Hohl Marcia Howard Kathleen Hubbard Sandra Huber Daniel Hurst Kyle Ide Gary Ingle Keith Jarvela Lori Buchanan Jarvis Jan Johnson Laurie Johnson Rachel Johnson Rebecca Johnson Shari Johnson

Sandra Johnson-Jacobs Shannon Jones Terri Jones Janene Kelly Nancy Kern Kelcy Kilber William King Aunnie Kirkendoll Howard Klein Linda Knox Marlene Kothe Sandra Kuhn Amy Lahavich Shannon Lang Janie Larimore Judith Laten Andrea Lautenschlager Melinda Russell Layton Cynthia Leblanc-Gardner Christina Lee Christopher Lenk Kelda Kastner Lewis Jim Little Jacquelyn Long Ronald Lott Camille Loudenbeck Adelita Lubin Michael Lucas Richard Lucas Tamara Lueck Laura Lyman Charlene Madden Duff Malone Christine Mann Randy Mann Lori Mardis Gene Martinez Gary Massengill Keith Mattison Marjie Mattison

Renee McCurdy Patricia Medrano Christine Melcher Helen Melzer Kimberly Merlene Cynthia Meschede Kenneth Michaels Elaine Migala Denise Mika Kathleen M. Miller Lara Miller Ronald Moffet Julia Monteleone Jay Moon Andrea Moore Kirkendoll Thomas Morley Pamela Morrison David Murphy Nita Muth Cathy Nelson David Palva Cortes Neto Tammy Newton Angela Norris Theresa Nowicki Jannette O. Nuestro Malissa Ochoa Teresa Ochoa William Ochs Jr. Mark Olmstead Gregg Olson Terry Olson Joseph Orrantia Miriam Osuna Ruben Parada James Parker Nicolas Zane Parker Michele Patrick Bonnie Perkins Wendy Person Lori Pies

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Parents: Wendi and Skip Harden GPA: 4.72 On the way to: Grand Canyon University Career pursuing: Engineering to develop methods to solve real-world problems. Extracurriculars: Robotics, bowling.

Parents: Paul and Tina Selles GPA: 4.78 On the way to: Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business Career pursuing: Finance Extracurriculars: Tennis team, Homecoming King, Mr. Desert Ridge, Language Club, German Bee winner, church youth leader, cashier.

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Spirit of the Jag Tyler Blunt

Parents: Jamie and Randy Blunt On his way to: Gilbert Schools Transition Program to continue his learning, independence and life skills/ vocational training with a long-term goal of operating a food truck with his family and traveling the country sightseeing and making great food. Extracurriculars: Best Buddies program and cheering at school athletic programs. Plays Challenger Baseball and a variety of Special Olympics sports, enjoys traveling, studying maps and cooking for his friends and family.

Garrett Weissert

Parents: Cassie and Dennis Weissert GPA: 4.71 On the way to: Colorado School of Mines Career pursuing: Computer Science/Quantum Computing Extracurriculars: Football, men’s volleyball, National Honors Society.

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Newly minted ASU grad embraces journalism career SPJ Region 11 Mark of Excellence Award. She has also interned as a photographer with Arizona Highways, Phoenix Magazine hoosing a career field was never an and Mesa Public Schools, and is a photogissue for Samantha Chow of Mesa. rapher at ASU Media Relations. With parents who are both phoUpon enrolling at ASU, she had obtojournalists and the classes and clubs tained scholarships from the Nancy she participated in dating back to el- Engebretson Memorial Photojournalism ementary school, it was always clear for Scholarship, the Arizona Milk Producers, Chow that she wanted to be a journalist The Drive Smart Contest and earned the in some capacity. New American University Scholar – ProThat early passion led her to pursue vost’s Award. a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism She got interested in journalism in eland mass communication from the Walter ementary school as part of a broadcast Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass club. Communication. “So from the age of 11, I knew this is Now primarily focused on photojour- where I wanted to go and I wanted to do nalism, Chow is passionate about telling journalism. And growing up when both of stories of people that otherwise would your parents have the exact same career, not be told. it’s hard not to like what they admire and “One of the things I hope to accomplish I ended up admiring it myself too.” through journalism is to get people to care At ASU, she learned about the many about what matters and to have more hu- opportunities provided by a journalism manity and empadegree. thy toward certain There are a lot of situations,” she things you can do So from the age of 11, said. with a journalism I knew this is where I wanted degree that I just Chow has already published works didn’t even think to go and I wanted to do that reflect this journalism. And growing up about. message with her “The skills that when both of your parents you learn commustory about Life have the exact same career, nication wise and Masks for Cronkite News, which protime management it’s hard not to like what files an artist who they admire and I ended up are some of the creates masks of many skills you admiring it myself too. Holocaust surlearn with a jourvivors, and her nalism degree that photo story “Views can be applied outfrom Quarantine” for The State Press, side of journalism,” she said. “So it almost which highlighted Chow’s experience makes me feel more secure because even during a 14-day quarantine and won an though I know I want to do photojournalBY DYLAN BREESE Tribune Contributor

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ism, I know that I can apply my degree to so many other things.” “The Cronkite School is one of the best journalism schools in the country. It also was in state for me, so it’s really hard to say no to in-state tuition for a top journalism school. And then my mom is also a Cronkite alum, and she was a big reason why I wanted to come here too. What’s the best piece of advice she can give to those still in school? “My best piece of advice that I could give actually comes from some of the worst advice that I’ve received. I feel like everyone tells you that you need to say

yes to everything and take every opportunity that comes your way, and that’s horrible advice. “ I’ve tried that and you’ll be so miserable and overworked. So I think the best advice I could give is that it’s okay to say no to things in favor of your mental health. Instead, I would say to take every opportunity that you can fit on your plate.”■ Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable spring 2022 graduates.Samantha ChowSamantha ChowDownload Full Image

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Mesa man graduates with film degree from ASU BY KRISTEN LARUE-SANDLER Tribune Contributor

ameron Filas had aspirations toward valor. Enlisting in the U.S. Army just out of high school, the Mesa resident intended to be a career infantryman. But an incident early in the Mesa man’s service led to a medical retirement. Now, Filas holds a master’s degree in film and media studies from Arizona State University. “I’m fascinated by how films shape public attitude and are, in turn, reflective of a culture at any given point,” he said. Filas believes his time spent in the military was not in vain. Upon his discharge, he decided to go back to school. After transferring from Mesa Community College, Filas set is his sights on the humanities at ASU. He used GI Bill benefits to finance the rest of his bachelor’s degree in history as well as his graduate degree. “Though my Army career was cut short,” he said, “it is not an understatement to say that I likely would not have gone to college at all if it hadn’t been for my military service.” Filas made a U-turn from a life of physical discipline to one of intellectual rigor, but again, the army had prepared him for that. “The discipline I gained helped me maintain a 4.0 GPA throughout my undergraduate and graduate programs,” he said. “My worldview has changed considerably since my time in the Army, but that experience will forever be a part of me.” Filas credits his success to a wide group of supporters. “I frequently leaned on my professors, academic adviser and ASU success coach —shout out to Michelle Ponce de Leon — for support,” he said. He talked about why he chose ASU and his passion for film studies. When did you realize you wanted to study in your field? Although I earned my bachelor’s in his-

Cameron Filas of Mesa had planned on a career in the Army, but after an unexpected medical retirement, the trained his sights on a degree in film at ASU. (Courtesy of ASU) tory, I always found myself exploring film whenever possible. My favorite undergraduate course was an introduction to cinema section offered at my local community college. I learned about the development of the industry and got a taste of works across the spectrum, such as the historically significant “Birth of a Nation” (1915), wartime propaganda films from the Soviet Union, Hitchcock, Blaxploitation

and a dabbling of foreign flicks — I quite enjoyed Javier Bardem’s performance in “The Sea Inside” (2004). I gladly jumped on every opportunity to study film since that pivotal course, which eventually led me to the film and media studies program at ASU. What’s something you learned while at ASU — in the classroom or otherwise — that surprised you, that changed your perspective?

I’m fascinated by how films shape public attitude and are, in turn, reflective of a culture at any given point. Any movie you look at says something about society at that point in time, like a historical time capsule. You can take, say, Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” (1963) and ask: ‘What does this film say about Cold War anxiety, the notion of “female hysteria,” and postWWII capitalism?’ It gets really interesting when you start to think about what film scholars might say about today’s films 50 years from now. Why did you choose ASU? Once I had decided I wanted to study film and media, the only question left was which school I wanted to attend. After doing my research and weighing the options, I picked ASU because it was one of the few colleges with a modern, respectable film and media studies program and it was conveniently all online. Every single professor in the film and media studies program was dedicated to the students and ensuring we got the most out of each class. They really cared and made themselves available for questions or concerns. Additionally, I always received helpful feedback on assignments and felt the professors — and graders — actively contributed to and helped guide discussions. What’s the best piece of advice you’d give to those still in school? What are your plans after graduation? I would be ecstatic to have the chance to work in the film or video game industry, but I’ll also be keeping an eye out for opportunities to teach about film and media. If someone gave you $40 million to solve one problem on our planet, what would you tackle? I think education is essential to overcoming many of the world’s challenges, so I would invest that money into building schools that are accessible and tuitionfree in underserved communities. ■

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Suns coach displays more soul than governor hopefuls BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

ew things in life reveal character more than heartbreak. Given that Phoenix Suns basketball coach Monty Williams has faced more than his share of adversity, including the death of his wife in a head-on collision caused by a driver sky-high on meth, perhaps we should not be surprised by how gracefully Williams handled the Suns shocking Game 7 implosion against the Dallas Mavericks. Williams’ candor and eloquence, coupled with his willingness to accept responsibility for that miserable 123-90 blowout, impressed me even more than his team’s best-in-the-NBA 64 wins during the regular season. Truth be told, Williams is also more impressive than the three Democrats and five Republicans currently running for governor of Arizona. The man exudes perspec-

tive, dignity, moral strength and leadership – qualities in short supply in politics today. On a Monday Zoom press conference hours after the Mavs’ onslaught ended, Williams explained how he’d spent the night reflecting on the season past and talking it over with his family and coaches. He spoke about his own high expectations, now dashed, and the many steps forward the Suns have made under his leadership. The NBA’s reigning Coach of the Year also talked about the gut-twist losing brings and what he’d told his locker room afterward. “(I) wanted them to understand that we accepted the praise when everybody was talking about us and we were winning games and guys were accomplishing things, and now we have to accept this,” said Williams. “This is going to help us grow in a way that last year didn’t allow for us to grow. These are the adverse times that help you.” You could see the sadness in the man’s eyes as he acknowledged what could

have been. “It is a huge sting to end this way,” he said. “But it’s just part of it. It’s part of our journey. We have to accept it and embrace it and try our best to grow from it.” When was the last time you heard a political figure speak that articulately, that intuitively, in such a soul-crushing moment? I have written thousands of talking points for dozens of candidates and office holders – none of those words as authentic as Williams’ thoughts – and I would walk through walls to work for a human being with such emotional intelligence, should that person decide to run for office. Tossed a softball by a reporter asking what went wrong – a question perfect for deflecting blame – Williams would have none of it. Of course, this is a man who missed two seasons of college basketball at Notre Dame because of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a rare and potentially deadly heart condition. By comparison, this latest professional heartbreak perhaps seemed less

life-shattering. “You know, I could sit here and make some excuses about stuff. I’m not going to do that,” the coach said. “I think everybody is somewhat tired this time of the year. I think teams are dealing with bumps and bruises. We just weren’t as consistent as we had shown during the regular season.” Come October, the Suns will begin another long grind of a season, led by Monty Williams once more. I had lost my passion for this team because of their legion of front office troubles, but Williams has a way of making you believe. He has been tested in ways most of us will never understand, this father who had to raise five children on his own, this husband who lost his wife of two decades in an instant, this gentleman who has an unshakeable faith and a steady hand with people. Maybe next year for the Suns. Though I wish Monty Williams had better things to do than pace the Phoenix hardwood come Election Day 2022. ■

If success is further championed as government intervening via “public health” and “public education” to usurp the traditional role of parents in the family… If success is typified by acute shortages of baby formula for American families, but plenty of it for the infants of illegal aliens, who enter our country unlawfully… …then (with apologies to Jeff Foxworthy), you might just be a “Biden Backer!” But wait…there’s more! If you define success by shutting down domestic sources of energy, and believe it’s better to purchase oil from Iran and Venezuela… If you count as success the resulting higher-and-higher-and-higher prices at the pump, leading to higher prices for everything… If success to you is forcing Americans to abandon the freedom of family cars for the uniform control of movement found via

mass transit… …then you probably are a “Biden Booster.” If you interpret as success the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, leaving hundreds—perhaps thousands— of our fellow citizens behind… If you deem it successful to allow thousands of Afghan refugees into our country, unvetted, and undocumented, and put them on a “fast track” to citizenship… If you score it as a success to abandon billions of dollars of military equipment to the Taliban… …then you are undoubtedly a “Biden Believer.” And finally… If you think success is found in subsidizing drug abuse in our inner cities by providing taxpayer-funded crack pipes, then denying the presence of those pipes in socalled “safe smoking kits…”

If you determine success as transforming our justice system into a system of “just us,” freeing or refusing to prosecute violent criminals, then empowering those same criminals to again take to the streets in what you call “mostly peaceful protests…” If you believe future success will be built upon the erasure of our national borders and the continued illegal invasion of our nation… …then you are in a distinct minority! An NBC News Survey conducted in mid-May found that 75 percent of American adults believe our country is on the wrong track. That means that the meager 25 percent still insisting that things are great must possess a blind faith in Joe Biden. A more realistic view, shared by threequarters of the public, can be found in this

Why Biden supporters comprise a minority BY JD HAYWORTH Tribune Columnist

ou may have entertained this thought—perhaps in different words or at an earlier point— sometime over the past 18 months. It appeared recently in the form of a question found in an email…but the fact that it was posed in “game show friendly” form does nothing to detract from the genuine jeopardy we all now face: “Are there any examples of the Biden Administration proposing policies that ‘might work?’” In the tradition of Bill Clinton’s infamous utterance, “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.” If success is defined as decreeing by government edict and “cultural consciousness” that there are more than two genders, regardless of the principles of biology…

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Red Mountain, Mtn View shines at state track meet BY JAKE BROWN Tribune Contributing Writer

fter a long week of preliminaries, the track and field state championships concluded on Saturday with 19 track events across four divisions. Desert Vista’s boys ended up winning the 2022 Division I title with 107 points. Perry’s girls won the Division I title with 87 points, edging five-time defending champion Chandler in the process. There were several standout performances from athletes in Mesa, most notably with Red Mountain’s boys placing third overall in the state. “I was really excited that my gameplan paid off,” Red Mountain sophomore Tyler Matthews said. “My plan was to go out a little bit slower than (South Mountain’s) Brian (Fair Jr who) got ahead of ahead of the rest of everybody and then to slowly catch him on the second lap.” Matthews got things started early for the Mountain Lions with a win in the Division I boys’ 800-meter run on Saturday, the final day of the meet at Mesa Community College. It was the first-ever state title for the sophomore, who also competes on Red Mountain’s highly competitive cross country team in the fall. A short time later, Red Mountain senior Yan Vazquez fell just short of the all-time state record in the 300 hurdles, a mark he had been aiming for all year. “I was just trying to get my steps right and get the state record,” said Vazquez, who also won the Division I 110 hurdles. His time of 36.86 seconds in the 300 hurdles is good for third all-time in the state, but it was just .64 seconds off of the record set by Brophy’s Robert Grant in 2014. Temperatures were into the 100s on Saturday for the meet, making the conditions difficult for any athlete to complete a state record. But even then, other Mesa athletes shined. Noah Czajkowski, Greyson Akers, Matthew Hamilton and Tyler Mathews placed

a 3A title in the fall. Other notable performances from across the East Valley included Chandler freshman phenom S’Niyah Cade, who burst onto the scene at the Nike Chandler Rotary meet when she ran right past the competition in the 100. Cade takes after her mother, Keri Suell, who was a track star herself at Chandler and ran an 11.69 in the 100 Red Mountain sophomore Tyler Matthews gave the Mountain Lions a back in 2002. Suell boost in points with his win in the 800-meter run on Saturday, May 14, said earlier in the the final day of the state track and field meet. Yan Vazquez, a senior hurdler, also won gold in the 110 and 300 hurdles for Red Mountain. season she believes Cade can be just as (Jack Beasley/Tribune Contributor) good, if not better second for Red Mountain in the boys’ Divi- than she was in high school. sion I 4x800 relay She nearly made that happen Saturday Mountain View’s Connor Wilson and as she won gold in the 100 with a time of Easton Hatch took first and third, respec- 11.84 seconds. tively, in the Division I boys’ pole vault. “I wasn’t expecting to win state, so it was The Toros also saw a first-place finish exciting,” Cade said. “My mentality is just from Mitch Noble in the shot put after a to focus on what I have to do for the next throw of 53-feet, 9 inches. Malaki Ta’ase, a three years.” senior at Mountain View, placed fourth in North Canyon once again captured the the shot put. Desert Ridge’s Kaylee Landa, only a sophomore, took gold in discus with a throw of 129-feet, 5 inches. On Saturday, May 7, the first official day of the week-long meet, Eastmark’s Mack Molander won his second straight javelin state title. A standout quarterback for the Firebirds’ football team, Mountain View senior Connor Wilson, “left,” and Easton Hatch, Molander should play “middle,” took first and third, respectively, in the Division I boys’ a pivotal role in their pole vault. The Toros also saw a first-place finish from Mitch Noble ability to compete for in the shot put. (Courtesy Mountain View Track and Field)

girls’ Division II crown, while McClintock narrowly edged Gilbert for the championship on the boys’ side. In Division III, Salpointe Catholic’s girls took the crown, beating second-place American Leadership Academy – Queen Creek while Snowflake edged the Patriots on the boys’ side. Valley Christian once again proved to be a dominant force on the track in Division IV as the boys captured their fourth state title in a row and 15th in program history. St. John’s won the Division IV title for girls. In Gilbert, Campo Verde, Williams Field and Perry excelled in Division II, especially on the girls’ side. Williams Field junior Saira Prince and Campo Verde sophomore Lea Spindell won the 100-meter hurdles and the 400-meter dash, respectively. Perry’s Taylor Loveall excelled in the distance events, winning the 3200 and placing second in the 1600. ALA-Queen Creek’s Logan Hubler played a key role in the Patriots’ second place finish as he swept the hurdles competition for the second year in a row. “I went back-to-back this year,” Hubler said. “So, it feels good that all the hard work we put in this off-season is paying off.” Both Desert Vista and Mountain Pointe found success at the meet coming out of Ahwatukee. Led by senior Noah Jodon’s two first place finishes in distance events, the Thunder cruised to the Division I boys’ title. Former Chandler sprinter Trinity Henderson placed second in the 100 and 200-meter races, the latter of which widely considered to be an upset by Pinnacle’s Mckenna Watson. Henderson was also part of the Pride’s 4x100 team that took second. She was joined by Ianna Goode, Brilyance Miller and Alexis Emerson-Berryhill. Mountain Pointe’s boys were led by junior Jayden Davis, a transfer from Casteel. Davis placed third in the 200-meter dash and was part of the fourth place 4x400 team along with Jhaylin Palmer, Isaiah Brown and Jacques Jones. He also took part in the solo 400 where he won gold. “I knew my spirit is gonna get me across that finish line,” Davis said. ■

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Camp Taliesin angles kids on ‘Wright’ path BY ALEX GALLAGHER GetOut Staff Writer

bbie Wilson had just landed a dream job in December 2020 with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, where she would get to work at the famous architect’s winter home, Taliesin West. As excited as she was about her job, she was confronted with the tall task of creating one of the most exciting young engineering and architecture camps in the Valley under the veil of the pandemic. Wilson’s most daunting task was devising an online version of Camp Taliesin West for kids that captured the same fun and creativity that the camp conventionally offers. She was able to find a way to utilize google classroom to provide instructions on how to create crafts, partake in activities and ask all the questions they wanted. While the in-person camp proceeded with patrons masked up indoors, the online camp became a sensation as kids from

Abbie Wilson, education manager and Jenna Green, senior museum educator, work for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation (David Minton/Tribune Staff Photographer) countries like Puerto Rico and Ecuador signed up for the closest visit possible to Wright’s winter quarters that a screen

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Phoenix Fan Fusion offers folks a ‘Disneyland for geeks’ next week BY ANNIKA TOMLIN GetOut Staff Writer

hoenix Fan Fusion convention director Matt Solberg likens his upcoming event to a legendary tourist destination. “It’s really like Disneyland for geeks to come to our show,” he said. After a multiple-year pandemic-dictated break, Phoenix Fan Fusion will make its return to the Phoenix Convention Center Friday, May 27, to Sunday, May 29. Solberg assures that only minor changes were made to the 20-year event. It’s still a one-stop shop for actors, comic book creators, authors, cosplayers, costume groups, vendors, artists, creators, dealers and publishers. “We are bringing badges back, which

has been a long-standing attendee request, given their collectible nature,” Solberg adds. “We are expanding gaming that we do into its own hall within the convention center. We are also really focusing our efforts within the exhibitor hall. I’m creating great energy within the hall by having the actors, the costuming groups, the exhibitors, authors, artists, creators all in one space on the lower level of our exhibitor hall.” Anticipated guests include actors Doug Jones (“Hellboy,” “Star Trek: Discovery”) and Felicia Day (“Supernatural,” “The Magicians”), along with authors Erin Jade Lange (“Mere Mortals”) and Lisa McMann (“The Unwanteds”), comic book creators Fabian Nicieza (co-creator

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no restrictions as well as virtually again. “In light of everything that has happened over the last couple of years, my big belief is that kids need to do hands-on things,” Wilson, who currently operates as the education manager for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation said. Because of this, each summer camp will kick off with an expansive tour of the campus’ historic areas where kids are wowed by the buildings’ unique geometry and the combinations of shapes the facility’s furniture displays. One stop on the tour wows students virtually and in person. “They love seeing the garden room, which is Frank Lloyd Wright’s living room, and I think that’s true for both kiddos onsite and over zoom,” Wilson said. “When they see it, all of a sudden, he becomes a real person with a family who had a living room and not just a historic figure. Then also seeing the historic furniture makes it

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more real to them.” After the tour, the students are introduced to the theme of the camp and delve into their instruction and activities. “We have one entire camp that’s interiordesign based. …We show them a lot of furniture and textiles and stuff like that,” Wilson said. “Whereas when it’s more of the architecture kind of camp, we talk more about form and layouts, and stuff like that.” However, most camps culminate in the kids creating grand models out of recycled materials. “Some of the projects that we’re hoping to do for this year are based on Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs and some of his types of activities,” said Jenna Green, Taliesin West senior museum education manager. “Being able to bring their drawings, whether they’re in full scale, or just kind of more of a sketch design to the 3D space

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and being able to build the models,” Green said. “Oftentimes letting students decorate them is probably one of the biggest highlights for them.” Although the students are given a creative range with their designs, they are also taught about skills like scale – a mathintensive skill – while using tools that actual architects use to create models like Exacto knives, hot glue guns and foam core. Although these tasks may seem rigorous, the goal is to help the kids explore the various careers that exist within the architecture and engineering fields. “Teaching kids about design, whether that is architectural design, interior design or just artistic design, about the math, the science and the art that goes into the design and then about the careers that they could explore through those things,” Wilson said. “I think it just opens up a whole world for them that maybe they didn’t think about before because they were unfamil-

back everything they have come to love and expect.”

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Author Lisa McMann and her husband, Matt, will moderate panels at the event. The Tempe-based couple debuted at Fan Fusion in 2011 with their daughter, actress Kennedy McMann, with Lisa presenting her book “Cryers Cross.” The story was inspired by Kennedy’s OCD and her acting. “She (Kennedy) came along with me to Phoenix Fan Fusion, and we did a little panel with the two of us,” Lisa said. “She spoke about her mental illnesses, with her OCD, and I spoke about the plot of the story and how Kennedy influenced it.” Kennedy shared her local theater experiences and how that helped calm her. Appearing as Nancy Drew in the CW show of the same name, Kennedy followed her dreams and controls her OCD. Lisa and Matt have been asked to return to talk about her series “The Unwanteds,” which recently ended its 14-book series with “The Unwanteds Quests: Dragon Fury,” among other books. The event gen-

Tempe author Lisa McMann and her husband Matt will moderate panels at Phoenix Fan Fusion. (Special to GetOut) erally falls around their wedding anniversary in May. “What a better place to hang out with a bunch of people dressed up like fantasy

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The camps and dates are: • Shaping a city camp: ages 11-15. June 20-24 • Dream in color: ages 11-15. July 11-15 • Two-Week Virtual Architecture and Design Camp: Ages 7 – 12. July 11 – 22 • Design Your Dream Space: Advanced: Ages 12 – 15. June 13 – 17, July 25 – 29. • Photographing Wright: Ages 12-16. June 6 – 10, June 27 – July 1 Enrollment fees: range from $50 to $350 per session and spots are expected to fill quickly. Scholarships are available for qualifying individuals through the Foundation’s Community Access Program. To apply or learn more about financial assistance, campers and parents can contact Education@FrankLloydWright.org. Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation members also receive a 10% discount. Info: Franklloydwright.org/camp iar with all these concepts.” Camp Taliesin West will host five camps this summer discussing topics like city design, interior design, architecture and photography. No matter which class kids gravitate towards, Wilson is eager to welcome kids

characters,” Lisa said. Matt adds, “I think it’s such a blast and love seeing all the cosplay and meeting all the authors. It’s exciting for me to return this year to serve as a moderator on some of the author panels.” At the event, Lisa will speak about “Map of Flames,” the first of the “The Forgotten Five” series. “It’s about five supernatural kids who were born and raised in a deserted hideout, a secret criminal hideout. Now they’re between the ages of 10 to 13 and their parents have disappeared and the last one who stayed with them passed away,” Lisa said. Devoid of modern amenities like electricity and flushing toilets, the kids are left with a flaming map to Estero, their parents’ city of residence. Via the map, the children are tasked with finding one of their mothers. Consequently, they are trust into a new environment where their powers are criminal. The next book in the series is set for a November release. Among the other attendees is comic book, graphic novel creator and storyteller Tony Parker who has attended Fan Fusion since 2008, when it was held in Mesa.

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back to Taliesin West this summer. “People are just so happy to have the inperson option available for their kiddos,” Wilson said. “It’s been a rough couple of years for kids and they’re eager to do real things in real life with friends and new friends and old friends.” ■

He will appear all days of the convention. Formerly of Phoenix, Parker is looking forward to returning and seeing everyone. “It’s not just the fans and friends I get to see year in and year out,” he said. “There are new people who come by and talk to me. It’s such a ‘people’ show and is a great family show as well. You can see people of all ages enjoying themselves and enjoying what they see around them.” Solberg agrees. “There is really something for everybody at the show, given our interests,” Solberg said. “It’s a great chance just to people watch. We always have attendees who come out in amazing costumes, and everybody is just in a good mood.” ■

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Notice of Creditors NOTICE To all persons interested in the estate of F. Thomas Satalowich: The undersigned, Thomas and/or Todd Satalowich, the Co-Trustees under a trust the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Trustee upon receipt of proper proof thereof. Please send all claims to PO Box 577, Columbia, MO 65205-9903 All creditors of the decedent are noticed to present their claims to the undersigned within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. Central Trust Company, on behalf of the Co-Trustees. Published: East Valley Tribune May 15, 22, 29, Jun 5, 2022 / 46442

Public Notices Notice is hereby given that on June 7, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. (CST) a hearing will be held before the Honorable Sandra Hoglund Hanson of the Second Judicial Circuit Court, State of South Dakota, at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, 425 N. Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104, for the purpose of terminating parental rights over Baby Boyd, who was born on May 4, 2022, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Pennington County, South Dakota. Should there be any objection to the termination of parental rights, you must be present at the hearing to note the objection or must have filed an objection with the Minnehaha County Clerk of Courts, 425 N. Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104 on or before June 6, 2022. Published: East Valley Tribune, May 22, 2022 / 46768

Notice of Bid INVITATION FOR BIDDERS Veregy is seeking bids for water and wastewater facilities improvements for the Town of Miami and the City of Eloy. Both projects will be financed thru the Water Infrastructure Financing Authority of Arizona (WIFA) and must follow Federal procurement rules. These rules include promotion of Small, Minority and Women owned Businesses and participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs). The projects also require Davis Bacon prevailing wages and American Iron and Steel (AIS) rules. This notice is requesting and is promoting qualified Small, Minority and Women-owned Businesses and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) participate in the bidding. The bidding for the Town of Miami project will include work (bid packages) for: 1) Wastewater improvements for installing a new screening machine at the lift station, two new blowers at the WWTP, and new aeration diffusers at the WWTP. 2) Installing a 160-kW solar PV system at the WWTP. 3) Installing a cellular based SCADA system at the Lift Station and troubleshooting / reprogramming control at the Lift Station. The bidding for the City of Eloy project will include work (bid packages) for: 1) Wastewater improvements for installing two new blowers at the WWTP and new underground blower piping from the blower room to the aeration basins 2) Installing a 197-kW solar PV system at the WWTP, a 65-kW solar PV system at Well No. 3 and a 23-kW solar PV system at Pump Station No. 1. 3) Replacing a 200 hp motor at Well No. 5. 4) Install a new control panel for the Biolac wastewater process. Bids are due on June 22, 2022, for the Miami project and July 2, 2022, for the Eloy project. All bidders who would like to participate in the bidding process are encouraged to contact Justin Rundle at Veregy at email jrundle@veregy.com for more information. Published: East Valley Tribune, May 22, 2022 / 46833

Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BRADLEY COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN RE: The Adoption of: Wyatt Melvin Maney, DOB: 7/17/2015 JAMES MELVIN MANEY (Father) and wife JESSICA PAJGE KIMSEY. Joint Petitioners.VS. KATELYN CA THERINE LAWSON. Respondent. DOCKET NO: V-21-586 JUDGE: Sharp. ORDER OF PUBLICATIONS Notice is hereby given that JAMES MELVIN MANEY and JESSICA PAIGE KIMSEY seeks to terminate the parental rights of KATELYN CATHERINE LAWSON a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption By a Step-Parent was filed on November 4, 2021 with the Circuit Court of Bradley County, TN, Docket No. V-21-586. Notice is hereby given pursuant to law, to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court on July 25, 2022 at 9:00AM and to file objections to such Petition. Objections must be filed with the said Court within thirty (30) days of this notice. This Order shall run in the Gilbert Sun Newspaper for no less than 4 consecutive weeks and 30 days prior to the hearing in this matter on July 25, 2022. So Ordered this 3rd day of May, 2022. /s/ Judge, J. Michael Sharp Approve for entry by: LOGANTHOMPSON, P.C. BY: /s/ PHILIP M. JACOBS (BPR#024996) 30 Second Street, PO Box 191, Cleveland TN 37364-0191 (423) 476-2251 pjacobs@loganthompsonlaw.com Published: Gilbert Sun News/East Valley Tribune, May 15, 22, 29 Jun 5, 2022 / 46594

NOTICE OF CALL OF ELECTION THE SUPERSTITION FIRE & MEDICAL DISTRICT HEREBY NOTIFIES THE REGISTERED VOTERS OF ALL PRECINCTS WITHIN THE SUPERSTITION FIRE & MEDICAL DISTRICT THAT TWO (2) VACANCIES WILL OCCUR ON THE SUPERSTITION FIRE & MEDICAL DISTRICT FIRE BOARD AT THE GENERAL ELECTIONS ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022. THE LAST DATE FOR CANDIDATES TO FILE PETITIONS FOR THESE POSITIONS IS JULY 11, 2022 AT 5:00 P.M. AT THE PINAL COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT, CANDIDATE FILING OFFICE, 31 N PINAL ST, FLORENCE, AZ 85132. THIS ELECTION IS NON-PARTISAN. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IS OCTOBER 10, 2022. CONTACT THE PINAL COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT FOR ANY PARTICULARS CONCERNING THIS ELECTION. Published: East Valley Tribune May 22, 29, 2022 / 46734

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CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified firm or team to act as the Construction Manager at Risk for the following: SOUTHERN AVENUE AND COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS SOUTHERN AVENUE AND COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE PROJECT NO. CP0844 The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to provide Pre-Construction Services assistance and complete Construction Services as the CMAR for the Southern Avenue and Country Club Drive Roadway Improvements Project. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The following is a summary of the project. The required tasks will be reviewed with the selected CMAR and defined to meet the needs of the project as part of the contract scoping. The estimated project construction budget is $30M including the roadway improvements listed below and easements/right-of-way acquisition. The City anticipates construction to commence in 2024. The proposed improvements are as follows: Southern Ave – Alma School to UPRR/Center Street: • Reconstruct 1.5 miles of existing asphalt roadway and upgrade the intersections, sidewalk ramps, driveways, etc., to ADA and other applicable standards. No widening is anticipated. • Reconstruct traffic signals at Westwood and Country Club Drive intersections including Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements as needed. • Retrofit existing street lights with LED lamps matching existing photometrics and/ or add new light pole installations staggered on both sides of street. • Install new 12” main and connect services and hydrants for full length of Southern Avenue. Install new 20” main from Country Club Drive to Center Street. Abandon existing waterlines with exception of 20” CCP west of Country Club Drive. • Replace Gas IP system for full length including services to meter. Replace Gas HP system from Alma School Road to RR tracks. Relocate existing regulator station at southwest corner of Country Club Drive and Southern Avenue. • Upgrade or install new Transit stops. • Coordinate with private utility relocation projects including 12kV and telecom facilities.

Country Club Drive – US 60 to 8 th Avenue: • Reconstruct 1 mile of existing roadway and upgrade the intersections, sidewalk ramps, driveways, etc., to ADA and other applicable standards. No widening is anticipated. • Reconstruct traffic signals at 8 th Avenue intersection including Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements as needed. • Replace existing ITS fiber between Southern Avenue and US60 with new 144 count. • Retrofit existing street lights with LED lamps matching existing photometrics and/ or add new light pole installations staggered on both sides of street. • US 60 to Southern Avenue - Install new parallel 12” water main with new service lines meters and hydrants. Existing 16” CPP water main to remain. Existing 6” water main on west side to remain (with potential minor modifications). Abandon other water mains. Country Club Drive to 8 th Avenue: abandon 8” water line on east side. Install new parallel 12” water main on east side. Connect all service meters services and hydrants on abandoned 8” line to new 12” main. • Southern Avenue to 8 th Avenue: Rehabilitate and/or replace existing 8” 1966 VCP sewer main on east side from 10 th Avenue to 8 th Avenue. Existing 8” VCP Mains from 8 th Avenue to 6 th Avenue to be rehabilitated with CIPP or replaced if recommended by Engineer. Manholes for rehabilitated sewers to be repaired and coated. • Southern Avenue to 8 th Avenue gas system: replace all gas valves, dig and inspect all gas services. • Mesa Electric system improvements at 8 th Avenue intersection. • Upgrade or install new Transit stops. • Coordinate with private utility relocation projects including 12kV and telecom facilities. • Coordination with ADOT as needed.

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firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. The RFQ is available on the City’s website at http://mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/construction-manager-at-risk-and-job-order-contracting-opportunities. The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide one (1) electronic copy of the Statement of Qualifications no later than 2 pm on June 23, 2022. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer. Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/business/purchasing/vendor-self-service).

CITY OF MESA PUBLIC NOTICE The Mesa City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the following ordinances at the June 6, 2022, City Council meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Mesa City Council Chambers, 57 East First Street. 1. Ordinance amending the Mesa City Code by repealing the existing Title 5, Chapter 14, entitled “Natural Gas Regulations” and adopting as part of Title 5, a new Chapter 14, Sections 1 through 12, entitled “Natural Gas Regulations” related to updating the City’s natural gas curtailment regulations, line extension policies, and mirroring recent updates to policies and regulations for other City utilities. (Citywide) Dated at Mesa, Arizona, this 22nd day of May 2022. Holly Moseley, City Clerk Published in the East Valley Tribune May 22, 2022 / 467xx

Questions. Questions pertaining to the Construction Manager at Risk selection process or contract issues should be directed to Donna Horn of the Engineering Department at donna. horn@mesaaz.gov.

ATTEST: Holly Moseley City Clerk

BETH HUNING City Engineer

Published: East Valley Tribune, May 22, 29, 2022 / 46762

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A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on June 9, 2022 at 7:30 am through Microsoft Teams. If you would like to participate, please send an email to Donna Horn at donna.horn@ mesaaz.gov to request the invitation. At this meeting, City staff will discuss the scope of work and general contract issues and respond to questions from the attendees. Attendance at the pre-submittal conference is not mandatory and all interested firms may submit a Statement of Qualifications whether or not they attend the conference. All interested firms are encouraged to attend the Pre- Submittal Conference since City staff will not be available for meetings or to respond to individual inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this conference. In addition, there will not be meeting minutes or any other information published from the Pre-Submittal Conference.

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